Synonyms

Superior rib notching

Is A

Rib notching

May Be Caused by

 Common

Connective tissue disease

Hereditary multiple exostoses

Hyperparathyroidism

Intercostal neurofibroma

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rib retractor

Scleroderma

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Thoracic drainage tube

 Uncommon

Coarctation of thoracic aorta

Idiopathic

Intercostal muscle atrophy in restrictive lung disease

Marfan syndrome

Neurofibromatosis type 1

Osteogenesis imperfecta

Paralysis

Poliomyelitis

Radiation therapy

Sjögren syndrome